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What documents and diligence do investors ask for at seed, and how do I get ready? Seed diligence is light but not zero: expect a data room with your deck, cap table, incorporation and founder agreements, any IP assignments, key c... Intermediate 3 resources → What are the key deal terms in a seed term sheet, and which ones actually matter? Beyond valuation, the terms that bite are liquidation preference (insist on 1x non-participating), the option pool and whether it comes out of pre-... Advanced 3 resources → How do I handle a down round, a bridge, or running low on cash before I hit my next milestone? The moment you see you will miss your milestone, act: cut burn hard and raise a bridge from your existing investors before you are desperate, insid... Advanced 3 resources →
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